Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-01
DAILY HERALD.
THE SISTERS SCHOOL.
Closing Exercises Yester-
day Afternoon.
INTERESTING ESSAYS READ.
On "self Governm emf, ""America's s
Poetic stars" and life
and Its Duties


exhibition hall OF the Sisters school, on
the corner of Alameda and Macy streets
yesterday afternoon to witness the com
mencement exercises of the ins,it ,tion
The young ladies and children, number
ing 200, were neatly dressed for the oc-
CASTOR ii all around the ball.
A nL,nper of the priests of this city and
neighboring towns were present, as was
also large circle of friends and rela'
tives OF the participants. The hall was
handsomely decorated for. the occasion
with flowers, evergreeus and ferns.
A long and interesting programme
was rendered and the participants, by
their exhibition of proficiency, coupled
with their pleasing delivery, reflected
great credit upon their teachers.
MISS WORKMAN.
The essay on "America's Poetic Stars,
by Miss M. Workman, proved very in
terestlng and showed marvellous COM
mand Of the English language for one
80 Young. ''America, when compared
with Europe, the mother country" the
Young lady said, .'is still in the spring.
time Of youth. Nevertheless, she has
not only overtaken the standard OF the
old world in sundry minor points, but
has even surpassed it by her numerous
mechanical inventions, and her
rapid advancement in science
and the fine arts exeites wonder and id
mirstion, Literature has received spe-
cial attention, and the facilities for edu-
cation being bounteously widespread.
eminent poetic writers have untolded
their glorious banners to the breezs OF
public criticism, where only century
ago all was wilderness-the abode OF
the uncivilized warrior of the forest.
William Cullen Bryant, justly styled the
Patriarch of American poets. is the
leader of the poetic legion. His birth.
place was among the granite hills OF
Massac achusetts, in 1874. The aspiration
of his father, a physician, was to edu'
cate the youthful William for the medl'
cal profession, but fate designed him to
entone the first strains OF classic lore
in the new world, to which he devoted
four score years of brilliant life. His
literary productions are truly American
in subject, energy and spirit. Another
brilliant genius of later date rises amid
he SHOWS of Maine in 1907. He proves
! be the greatest poetic star yet visi'
pie. Henry w. Longfellow. whose first
faint glimmerings appeared IN early
puth. He was born poet OF exquisite
n pad style, and possessing store
yl5,4 learning and culture. He has
ca our language with profusion OF
hhDsthe brightest gem of the casket
tangeline, in which he so feel. |
"a fortrays the sorrows OF the exile.
in the autumn of life, Longfeilow is
pictured seated in his elegant library,
his silvered hair and beard, enveloping, |
like an aureola, his characteristic face,
which mirrors the noble qualities OF his
mir 4 and heart, he appears in trans
port of contemplation. Presently his
quill moves rapidly, inditing the howery
poetic effusions which sth' delight his
admirers of both hemispheres. ~
"While surveying the poetic horizon,
the Sunny South next arrests our atten.
ton and Father A. Ryan, the poet. |
priest, like q meteoric flash, illumines
and charms by his poetic genius. he
wrote not for fame, but under the in-
spiration of the muse, to give vent to his
patriotism and to his piety-two strik-
inc tendencies of all his productions and |
which ELECTED praise and admiration |
even from those who sympathlzed Meth |
kr in his politics nor in his religion"
Referring to California's poets, the
Roung lady paid a high tribute to Miss |
sidmore and Miss Fitzgerald.
MISS ETCHEMENDY.
Next followed AN essay on "Life aud
Duties," by Miss Carrie Etchemendy.
his life," she said, "may be likened
vast sea covered with craft OF
bus size and freighted with mental
physical treasures, silently but
4 yily pursuing its course and at times
= ding a calm and at others tossed by |
-Alows, Each vessel when launched,
fler intended for long or a short
Il, must be provided with pilot
& PoNper, both being indispensable for
! Wv and without which inevitable
I oon1ion awaits both vessel and crew.
III 10 toll, drama of life each individual
H4sl6s7 lticular position to occupy and
Ills, sndlluties to perform, upon the
L isoOo Eccomplishment of which de-
Z Chal happiness and faithful enjoy.
etowafe. As in the erection OF an edi-
heretoA Atone must have its proper
suber Ne of the foundation being i'll
VIM the cornice or vice versa. So
Ts,indrent states and conditions OF
Flsr. e64ividuals are the living stones
CrafA and social structure. Each
Ayh5 JON 5aaiseled and fitted according
Es, Pssin and requirements"
L1 MISS sAB1oHI.
*. ]. Sabichi then read an essay
HThe Best Government, viz: "Self.
kernment." "The greatest temporal
Bssing," she began, "a matron can enjoy
10 possess O code of wise aud equitable
ltutes. administered by prudent,
e. Just and equitable rules; peace and
tent reigning among ,he inhabitants
general prosperity pervading the
Il. are the fruits to be enjoyed there
n. Many of the countries OF the
World have at various epochs pos
ed this happiness, and it was only
I'M deprived of it, and growing under
dAspotic sway of injustice and mis-
chat the people fully realized the
nA of their loss. Our own loved
trk manifests to the universe
Sl Government and its innumerable
htages, will continue as long as the
" and voice of its people fill the
of President by one worthy to
Nv the chair, once hallowed by the
and illustrious Washington.
UoNoRs CONFERRED.
following young ladies OF th'
department equally deserve men